Threat Database Adware '855-339-0746' Pop-Ups

'855-339-0746' Pop-Ups

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Adware may display pop-up windows in your Web browser that may direct you to call and seek help on the 855-339-0746 and 844-626-6347 phone numbers. You should not call 855-339-0746 and 844-626-6347 because these phone numbers are not used by certified Microsoft technicians regardless of what the pop-up messages may state. The '855-339-0746' pop-ups may be generated by an adware-powered browser add-on, extension, plug-in and Browser Helper Object that you may have installed with freeware bundles via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. The adware in question may work as a background service in your Windows Task Manager and start with your system. The pop-ups associated with 855-339-0746 and 844-626-6347 may look like a running security program that detected several cyber threats to encourage users to call the listed numbers. Security researchers strongly advise users not call 855-339-0746 and 844-626-6347 to avoid contacting fake Microsoft technicians. The threats that may be listed together with 855-339-0746 and 844-626-6347 are not likely to be on your computer, and they are used to scare users. The adware affecting your system may have edited your Windows Registry to prevent you from closing your Internet browser with the close button in the top right corner, and use JavaScript to flash a fake security message. The pop-up windows linked to 855-339-0746 and 844-626-6347 may feature information like your approximate physical location, Internet service provider (ISP) and IP address to claim credibility, but you should not fall for that. Computer users that are presented with security alerts directing them to call 855-339-0746 and 844-626-6347 should install a reputable anti-spyware application to clean their PCs.

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